Regarding “‘Too high a risk,” Jan. 6: The rising costs of fire insurance are a stark reminder of the fact that climate change won’t just hurt polar bears in the arctic; it will also hit all of us in the pocket book. As our climate continues to change, the risks of wildfire will only increase, […]
Some lawmakers view them as ways to get pet projects done, others remember getting "beaten by a borrowed mule in the 2006 elections largely because of the corruption that came with earmarks."
Even worse than President Trump using unbefitting vulgarity to insult places like Haiti and Africa is his inference that individuals from those countries are unworthy of immigrating and becoming part of American society. But Trump didn’t invent this idea: We had slavery, of course, then the Chinese Exclusion Act (1882), The Literacy Act (1917), The […]
Columnist Trudy Rubin says if the two-state solution is buried, autonomy will increasingly tie the West Bank into Israel and push Palestinians to demand equal rights in one state.
Looking to see a show in Oakland, San Francisco, San Jose areas this week? Here's how to get tickets to some of the best concerts going on.
Actor and comedian Marga Gomez's popular string of solo shows comes to an end with "Latin Standards," now playing in San Francisco.
Saint Mary's goes to Gonzaga for first-place showdown; surging Stanford hosts two nationally ranked teams
Lawyer Harmeet Dhillon's battle to protect expression of conservative views goes back to her days at a right-wing college newspaper.
The secret to creating a beautiful home isn't cloning a big-name designer's style, or washing a room in the latest trend. It's about thoughtfully constructing a space that celebrates the people who live there.
Kim Kardashian announced that a baby girl, her third child with Kanye West, was born Monday.
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This cartoon slideshow illustrates President Donald Trump's comments toward certain nations.
Oakland Symphony conductor Michael Morgan gives humorist W. Kamau Bell free reign to devise a "playlist" for orchestra's Jan. 19 concert.
Kenneth Jones' racially charged "Alabama Story" gets its West Coast premiere at City Lights Theater in San Jose.
When your dog starts grazing on the lawn, is that reason to worry?
A few days after the self-described #MeToo supporter accused Oprah Winfrey of hypocrisy, a former neighbor has told authorities that the singer groped her when she visited his home.
In reply to a lawsuit the district says victims of former Redlands High School teacher Kevin Kirkland were "negligent" or at fault for what happened to them, and therefore any district liability should be reduced.
With Apple, Cisco and Intel among the advancers, the Dow Jones Industrial Average crosses 26,000 points for the first time as U.S. stocks show few signs of slowing down.
Could a floor cleaning product be responsible for liver failure in our pets? New column explores the myths and truths in the animal world.
Two men froze to death when they tried to walk to a nearby farm after their car broke down
A 10.17-acre parcel in the hills above San Jose provides panoramic views from the Santa Clara Valley to San Francisco Bay. The beautiful parcel provides the opportunity to create a perfect oasis overlooking Silicon Valley.
Cellist Lynn Harrell returns a featured soloist with Symphony Silicon Valley on works by Schumann and Haydn.
Wondering when Bruno Mars, The Killers, Muse, The Chainsmokers, Snoop Dogg, Halsey and other acts are performing at the Napa Valley festival? Here are the daily lineups, plus on-sale information for single-day tickets.
The former 'Mad Men' star's last high-profile boyfriend was Lafayette-reared Will Forte, but she has reportedly moved on to Nick Viall, the bad boy star of 'The Bachelor' franchise.
The Pac-12 was hit hard by NFL Draft defections, especially where it matters most: On the rosters of two would-be playoff contenders. Stanford and USC suffered significant attrition, the former on defense, the latter on offense. That leaves Washington as the heavy favorite to win the conference and contend for a berth in the College Football Playoff.